Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 841666
Phoenix Children's Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes is seeking a full-time physician.
The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Phoenix Children’s is the largest pediatric endocrinology and diabetes program in Arizona. We have several diabetes educators, dieticians, Endocrine nurses, a Diabetes Program Manager, a CARE obesity program with a manager, a research director, a quality director, and a medical director. We are building an Endocrine Quality and Innovation Center for utilizing data gathering to improve population health in various diseases we treat.
This position can be centered at our new, Northwest Valley Arrowhead location, or at the Phoenix Children’s Main campus in downtown Phoenix. Ideal candidates should have an interest in a general endocrinology practice. In addition, we would welcome candidates with an interest in tailoring their clinical work and research involvement towards Type 2 diabetes/Obesity/Bariatrics.
With its tight-knit faculty and long-term experienced staff, the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Phoenix Children’s is devoted to helping our providers succeed on multiple platforms. The department is staffed with an Endocrine Research director, PhD who helps guide physicians in starting new research projects, as well as an Endocrine Quality director who helps guide physicians in starting new quality projects. Weekly academic meetings including journal clubs and research meetings are held.
We have a well-established fellowship program and residency program. All of this makes this division welcoming and an overall warm work environment.
Other details about the position include:
- Call approximately 7 to 8 full weeks per year for full time. No clinics when on call.
- 7 to 8 half-day clinics per week on average when not on call.
- Competitive compensation plus productivity bonuses.
Successful candidates must have:
- MD/DO
- BE/BC in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals to advance clinical programs and research
- Strong telemedicine skills and comfort with this mode of medical care, as we utilize this for outreach clinics at times.
Phoenix Children’s has academic appointments at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Medical School, and Creighton Med School.
For the 13th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was also named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.
This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.
The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural, recreational and spectator sports activity are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a CV and cover letter to:
Raye Jean Becker
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children's Hospital
p (602) 933-1101 c (319) 290-2906
rbecker@phoenixchildrens.com